Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound Boiled Carrots VS Brewed Hibiscus Tea

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Boiled Carrots	8%	4%	88%
Brewed Hibiscus Tea	0%	0%	0%

Macro Nutrients

	Boiled Carrots	Brewed Hibiscus Tea	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	5.47% 159kcal	0% 0kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.84% 0.82g	0% 0g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.43% 0.14g	0% 0g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	0.28% 0.005g	0% 0g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	2.32% 0.39g	0% 0g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	28.7% 37.3g	0% 0g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	21.6% 15.6g	0% 0g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	2.25% 1.63g	0% 0g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	% 1.8g	% 0g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 12.2g	% 0g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	36% 13.6g	0% 0g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	6.16% 3.45g	0% 0g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Boiled Carrots	Brewed Hibiscus Tea	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	429% 3865μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	25% 0.3mg	0% 0mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	15.4% 0.2mg	0% 0mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	18.3% 2.93mg	1.13% 0.18mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	21% 1.05mg	0% 0mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	53.4% 0.69mg	0% 0mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	16% 63.5μg	1.13% 4.54μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	18% 16.3mg	0% 0mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	31% 4.67mg	0% 0mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	51.8% 62μg	0% 0μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Boiled Carrots	Brewed Hibiscus Tea	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	13.6% 136mg	3.63% 36.3mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	8.57% 0.077mg	0% 0mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	5.4% 215μg	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	19.3% 1.54mg	4.54% 0.36mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	10.8% 45.4mg	3.24% 13.6mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	30.6% 0.7mg	94% 2.16mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	19.4% 136mg	0.65% 4.54mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	31.4% 1066mg	2.67% 91mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	5.77% 3.18μg	0% 0μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	17.5% 263mg	1.2% 18mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	8.25% 0.91mg	1.65% 0.18mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	11% 409g	12.2% 452g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Boiled Carrots VS Brewed Hibiscus Tea per 1 lb

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 lb of Boiled Carrots versus 1 lb of Brewed Hibiscus Tea to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 pound of Boiled Carrots vs Brewed Hibiscus Tea:

• 1 pound of Boiled Carrots has more Vitamin A, more Vitamin B1, more Vitamin B2, 16.1 times more Vitamin B3, more Vitamin B5, more Vitamin B6, 14 times more Vitamin B9, more Vitamin C, more Vitamin E and more Vitamin K than Brewed Hibiscus Tea.
• 1 pound of Brewed Hibiscus Tea have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B9, Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Vitamin K
• Both Boiled and Drained Carrots as well as Brewed Hibiscus Tea have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in one pound.

Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Boiled Carrots vs Brewed Hibiscus Tea:

• 1 pound of Boiled Carrots has 3.8 times more Calcium, 4.3 times more Iron, 3.3 times more Magnesium, 30 times more Phosphorus, 11.8 times more Potassium and 14.5 times more Sodium than Brewed Hibiscus Tea.
• While 1 lb of Brewed Hibiscus Tea contains 3.1 times more Manganese than Boiled and Drained Carrots.
• Both Boiled Carrots and Brewed Hibiscus Tea contain similar levels of Water per one pound.
• 1 pound of Brewed Hibiscus Tea lack sufficient amounts of Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus and Potassium
• Both Boiled and Drained Carrots as well as Brewed Hibiscus Tea lack sufficient amounts of Copper, Selenium and Zinc in one pound.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• 1 pound of Boiled Carrots has more Carbohydrate, more Sugars and more Fiber than Brewed Hibiscus Tea.
• 1 pound of Brewed Hibiscus Tea provide inadequate amounts of Carbohydrate and Fiber
• Both Boiled and Drained Carrots as well as Brewed Hibiscus Tea provide inadequate amounts of Energy, Omega 3, Omega 6 and Protein in one pound.